Cowboy Trail (Valentine Section)
Cowboy Trailhead, Valentine, NE 69201
187 miles of trails
From the Valentine trailhead at the western end of the 187-mile Cowboy Trail section, leashed dogs view the Niobrara River trestle bridge. Shade, parking, and trash cans dot the path. Bring sturdy paws for gravel surfaces.
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- Park
- Cowboy Trail (Valentine Section)
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Valentine, Nebraska
- Coordinates
- 42.8728, -100.5511
- Trail miles
- 187
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (420 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.0 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:No
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 420 reviewers
- · Real shade
- · 187 miles of trail
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Valentine trailhead — the western terminus of the developed 187-mile section. Includes Niobrara River trestle bridge views.
What this park has
- Shade
- Parking
- Trash cans
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